A Horseman in the Sky A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ I One sunny afternoon in the autumn of the year 1861 a soldier lay in a clump of laurel by the side of a road in western Virginia. He lay at full length upon his stomach, his feet resting upon the toes, his head upon the left forearm. His extended right hand loosely grasped his rifle. But for the somewhat methodical disposition of his limbs and a slight rhythmic movement of the cartridge-box at the back of his belt he ...
A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce – Short Story
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The central theme of this short story is duty vs. family. Carter Druse finds himself in a complicated situation. He must whether disobey his state or his filial duty. Which for this, the story is very disturbing.
This dramatic short story portrays an internal conflict that the protagonist is dealing with. This conflict is about the dilemma between assuming one’s responsibility as a soldier and fighting against or injuring one’s family members, especially father. For this reason, the story revolves around the negative impacts of war on society and human relationships, which could also lead to patricide.
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He must EITHER do this OR do that.